Search is the front door.
If a second brain fails at recall, the rest does not matter. This version puts retrieval first: search by wording, topic, source, or the person attached to a note, then move outward through related material.
search: notes about spaced repetition from last month
Designing a better review habit
Matched in title, body, and linked source notes.
Reading notes from Make It Stick
Matched in highlights, summary, and follow-up tasks.
Weekly review - March 11
Matched in references and open questions.
Search by intent
Look for an idea even when you cannot remember the exact note title, folder, or date.
Keep the trail visible
Results show nearby notes, source links, and follow-up tasks so recall turns into action quickly.
Trust what you saved
Notes stay useful because context comes back with the match, not just the matched sentence.